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P476 WKX

1997 Lincoln Town Car

Pink Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,110 mi
Last recorded121,110 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Lincoln Town Car120,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP476 WKX
MakeLincoln
ModelTown Car
Year1997
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 121,110 miles

1 n/s body mount missing

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hole in o/s floor

o/s door mirror cracked

slight cracking n/s/r tyre

slight movement in both steering idler

Fail 15 Jul 2011 120,866 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

1 n/s body mount missing

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hole in o/s floor pan

o/s door mirror cracked

slight cracking to n/s/r tyre

slight movement in both steering idlers

Pass 25 Jun 2010 117,355 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 117,096 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 116,326 miles

Nearside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s mirror slightly damaged.

Pass 10 Jul 2009 116,326 miles

Nearside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

o/s mirror slightly damaged.

Pass 26 Nov 2008 115,656 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 111,756 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 107,628 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 9 Nov 2006 107,569 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Lincoln Town Car?

Based on 2,774 MOT tests across 327 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
3,225
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
327
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 124
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 111
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 102
fog lamp not working 82
parking brake recording little or no effort 77
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P476 WKX is a 1997 Lincoln Town Car in Pink with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Lincoln Town Car models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 120,988 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lincoln Town Car fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P476 WKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lincoln Town Car typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Lincoln Town Car is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P476 WKX is a 1997 Lincoln Town Car, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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